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“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
Intermediate Soil Scientist
A Day in the Life
As an Intermediate Soil Scientist, you will join our Edmonton, Alberta office as part of our Western Terrestrial team. This job is mainly field based and at times will require travel throughout Alberta. The Intermediate Soil Scientist will work in an integrated team of ecologists, scientists, agrologists, water resource engineers, hydrogeologists, and technologists to deliver a variety of environmental projects.
This is a permanent position with a hourly compensation range of $35.00-$48.00.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Provide expertise in the field of Soil Science while developing and collaborating with a team to deliver high quality products.
Support client reclamation programs, including soil salvage, soil placement, reclamation monitoring, and compliance with regulatory commitments.
Assist and/or leading soil survey programs, from proposals and project start-up through to the final deliverable submission
Contribute to field programs as a crew or field lead depending on experience, while building the skills and knowledge required to take on larger, more complex projects and roles
Gain a thorough understanding of the pipeline and mining regulatory environment and industrial operations, in addition to contributing to the successful reclamation of major industrial projects
Work cooperatively with technical, Health and Safety, GIS, and administrative colleagues to successfully deliver our products
Serve as Project Manager on small to medium sized projects or assisting Project Managers on larger projects with various tasks as they arise
Other responsibilities may include but are not limited to: data management through collection, entry, synthesis and reporting phases; preparing field reports; ground disturbance preparation; hazard assessments; sample processing and delivery
Your Expertise and Skills
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science or Diploma in Environmental Science or a related field from a post-secondary institute
Proficient in Canadian System of Soil Classification and familiar with Western Canadian environmental regulations
At least 3 years work experience in environmental consulting or related industry, soil survey or soil handling monitor specific experience preferred.
Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation (preferred)
Experience providing soil expertise for construction monitoring and working with heavy equipment contractors
Strong communication ability, both written and oral with excellent interpersonal skills
Familiarity with spill response assessments and risk management planning is considered an asset
Valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
Physical capacity for strenuous fieldwork, including auguring deep inspection sites and walking several kilometers through rough terrain
Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
Montrose Environmental was one of the first to see environmental responsibility as not just an imperative but as a strategic asset. And we’re well ahead of the curve in applying the latest technologies in practical ways to solve difficult environmental challenges.
How? By building a leadership team with exceptional depth of experience and breadth of expertise. By bringing together a wealth of local knowledge that allows us to address homegrown issues across multiple locations. By removing operational roadblocks that stand in the way of streamlined, hassle-free, nation-spanning implementation. And by investing in assets and technologies that will keep us out in front of emerging environmental concerns for years to come.
In short, we approach our job the same way our clients approach theirs: With a sense of urgency, a commitment to adding value, and a stubborn refusal to settle for second-best. All to help the people we partner with identify and seize opportunity.
